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Source: Economic Review of Kerala 2012, http://www.emergingkerala2012.org/infrastructure.php,http://newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article1412291.ece,

*Data till September 2012

Cultural diversity andwell-developed tourism

sector

Kerala is known as Gods own country. It is one of the few states to have marketed itsnatural beauty successfully to the leisure tourism sector. The states unique heritage andcultural diversity have helped attract tourists from the world over.

Highest literacy and sex

ratio Kerala has the highest literacy rate (93.9 per cent) and sex ratio (1084 women for 1000

men) in India. The literacy rate for the rural population is also the highest in the state.

Largest recipient offoreign remittances in

the country

During 2011-12, Kerala received NRI remittances of US$ 10.4 billion; accounting for 14.6per cent of the total NRI remittances the highest in the country. During 2012-13*, NRIremittances for the state reached US$ 10.7 billion.

Ranks second inInvestment Climate

Index

Kerala ranks second in the Investment Climate Index below Karnataka according to apolicy research working paper by the World Bank. The state came on second position dueto its world class infrastructure and well trained human resource pool.


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Source: Economic Review of Kerala 2012, Kerala IT Policy 2012, http://www.igtpl.com/Note: TEUs = Twenty-foot equivalent unit

Strong agriculturalsector

Kerala is a leading agricultural state in the country and the largest producer of rubber,pepper, coconut and coir. In 2011-12, the state contributed 87.3 per cent and 79.1 percent to Indias total rubber and pepper production, respectively.

First international

container transhipmentterminal

Kerala has the first international transhipment terminal in India, having a design capacity

of around 4 million TEUs and providing better connectivity between Kerala and other portsin India.

Presence of world-classtechnology park

Kerala has also been promoting knowledge-based industries such as IT/ITeS, computerhardware and biotechnology. It is the first state having a technology park with CMMI level4 quality certification and a world-class IT campus in Thiruvananthapuram.

Best bandwidthconnectivity

Kochi, a city in Kerala, is one of the two spots in India having landing points for submarinecables (SEA-ME-WE3 and SAFE), making it one of the best states in terms of bandwidthconnectivity.


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Source: Economic Review of Kerala 2012, Tourism Vision 2030, www.keralatourism.com

GSDP: Gross State Domestic Product

The engineering sector is delicensed;100 per cent FDI is allowed in thesector

Due to policy support, there wascumulative FDI of USD14.0 billion intothe sector over April 2000 February2012, making up 8.6 per cent of totalFDI into the country in that period

Growing demand

High economic growth

Keralas GSDP rose at a compoundannual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8per cent between 2004-05 and 2011-12.

Kerala is the leader in rubberproduction; high demand of rubberhas opened up immense opportunitiesfor the state in the rubber industry.

Leader in tourism industry

Kerala has emerged as the countrysnumber one travel destination as perGoogles Search Trends for India in2012.

Foreign and domestic tourist arrivalsincreased by 11 per cent and 9 percent, respectively, over 2011-12.

Policy and infrastructuresupport

Kerala has a wide range of fiscal and

policy incentives for businesses underthe Industrial and Commercial Policyand has well-drafted sector-specificpolicies.

Besides, it has a well-developed social,physical and industrial infrastructure andvirtual connectivity; and has goodpower, airport, IT and port infrastructure.

Rich labour pool

Kerala has a large base of skilledlabour, making it an ideal destinationfor knowledge-intensive sectors.

The state has the highest literacy ratein the country.

It has a large pool of semi-skilled andunskilled labourers.

The state has over 153 engineeringcolleges.

2011

Foreigntourist

arrivals:

0.7 million

2021E

Foreigntourist

arrivals:

3.0 million

Advantage:Kerala


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Kerala is located along the coastline to the extreme south-

west of the Indian peninsula, flanked by the Arabian Sea onthe west and the mountains of the Western Ghats on theeast. The state has a coastline of 580 km.

Malayalam is the most commonly spoken language. Hindi,English and Tamil are the other languages used.

Kochi, Kozhikode, Kollam, Thrissur, Alappuzha, Palakkad,Thalassery, Ponnani and Manjeri are some of the key cities

in the state.

There are 44 rivers flowing through Kerala, the major onesbeing the Periyar (244 km), the Bharathapuzha (209 km)and the Pamba (176 km).

Sources: Kerala at a glance, Government of Kerala website, www.kerala.gov.in*Provisional data Census 2011

Parameters Kerala

CapitalThiruvananth

apuram

Geographical area (sq km) 38,863

Administrative districts (No) 14

Population density (persons per sqkm)*

859

Total population (million)* 33.38

Male population (million)* 16.02

Female population (million)* 17.36

Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)* 1,084

Literacy rate (%)* 93.9

Source: Maps of India


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*Calculated in Indian rupee terms, **2004-05 to 2012-13, ***As of December 2011

Parameter Kerala All-States Source

Economy 2011-122011-

122012-

13

GSDP as a percentage of all states GSDP 3.8 100 100Planning Commission Databook, 2013,

current prices

Average GSDP growth rate (%)* 14.9 15.9 15.6**Planning Commission Databook, 2013,

current prices

Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,894.4 1,434.8 1,414.2Planning Commission Databook, 2013,

current prices

Physical Infrastructure

Installed power capacity (MW) 3,856.4 225,133.1 Central Electricity Authority, as of May 2013

Wireless subscribers (No) 30,692,668 867,803,583Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of

March 2013

Broadband subscribers (No)*** 931,560 15,050,000Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of

March 2013

National highway length (km) 1,457 79,116Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, as of

March 2013

Major and minor ports (No) 1+17 13+187 Indian Ports Association

Airports (No) 3 133 Airports Authority of India


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Parameter Kerala All-States Source

Social Indicators

Literacy rate (%) 93.91 74.0 Provisional data Census 2011

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 15.2 21.8SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in),

October 2012

Investment

FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.9* 193.3Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,

April 2000 to March 2013

Outstanding investments (US$ billion) 169.7 10,499.2 CMIE (2012-13)

Industrial Infrastructure

PPP projects (No) 33 881 www.pppindiadatabase.com

SEZ (No) 21 385 Notified as of March 2013, www.sezindia.nic.in

PPP: Public-Private Partnership, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, SRS: Sample Registration System*Including Lakshadweep
http://www.sezindia.nic.in/http://www.sezindia.nic.in/


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At current prices, Keralas GSDP was about US$ 65.8billion over 2011-12.

The states GSDP rose at a CAGR* of 14.9 per centbetween 2004-05 and 2011-12.

Growth was mainly driven by services and tertiary sectors.

Source:Economic Review of Kerala, 2012,

http://planningcommission.gov.inNote: GSDP - Gross State Domestic Product*CAGR calculated in Indian rupee terms

GSDP of Kerala at current prices(US$ billion)

26.5 30.9

34.0

43.5 44.2

48.9

59.165.8

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

CAGR14.9%*


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At current prices, Keralas NSDP was about US$ 58.6 billionduring 2011-12.

NSDP expanded at a CAGR* of 15.1 per cent between2004-05 and 2011-12.

Source:Economic Review of Kerala 2012http://planningcommission.gov.in

Note: NSDP - Net State Domestic Product*CAGR calculated in Indian rupee terms

NSDP of Kerala at current prices(US$ billion)

23.3

27.229.8

38.3 39.243.5

52.5

58.6

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

CAGR15.1%*


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The states per capita GSDP was US$ 1,894.4 over 2011-12 compared to US$ 807.1 during 2004-05.

Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 14.0 per centbetween 2004-05 and 2011-12.

Source:Economic Review of Kerala 2012http://planningcommission.gov.in

*CAGR calculated in Indian rupee terms

GSDP per capita of Kerala at current prices(US$)

807

932 1,016

1,292 1,301

1,4301,716

1,894

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

CAGR14.0%*


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Over 2011-12, the tertiary sector contributed 64.5 per centto the states GSDP at current prices, followed by thesecondary sector (20.4 per cent).

The tertiary sector grew at an average rate of 16.7 per centbetween 2004-05 and 2011-12. Growth was driven by trade,hotels, real estate, finance, insurance, transport,

communications and other services.

The secondary sector rose at an average rate of 13.6 percent between 2004-05 and 2011-12. Growth was led bymanufacturing, construction and electricity, gas & watersupply.

The primary sector expanded at an average rate of 12.7 percent between 2004-05 and 2011-12.

Source:http://planningcommission.gov.in

CAGR calculated in Indian rupee terms

GSDP composition by sector

17.9% 15.1%

22.5%20.4%

59.6% 64.5%

2004-05 2011-12

Primary sector Secondary sector Tertiary sector

CAGR*

12.7%

16.7%

13.6%


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Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2012

P: Provisional, *Million nuts

CropAnnual production (P)

in 2011-12 (metric tonnes)

Tapioca 2,567,953

Rubber 788,940

Rice 568,993

Banana 514,054

Other plantations 330,634

Arecanut 121,623

Coffee 68,175

Tea 57,903

Pepper 37,989

Cashewnut 36,743

Ginger 37,130

Cardamom 10,222

Turmeric 7,946

Coconut 5,941*

Pulses 3,128

Agriculture and allied sectors contributed 9.1 per cent toKeralas GSDP over 2011-12.

Kerala is the leader in pepper production in the country. Thestate accounted for around 94.3 per cent of total pepperproduction during 2010-11.

India is the fourth largest producer of natural rubber, andKerala accounts for around 87.3 per cent of total rubberproduction in India.

Total area under crops was around 2,661,757 hectaresduring 2011-12. In 2010-11, the agriculture income of thestate was estimated to US$ 3,535.3 million.


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Exports of coastal and foreign cargo from the Kochi portincreased by 23.4 per cent and 28.4 per cent, respectively,during 2011-12.

While coastal cargo exports stood at 1.5 milliontonnes in 2011-12, foreign cargo exports were at 2.8million tonnes.

Exports from CSEZs stood at US$ 6,249.8 million over2011-12 compared to US$ 1,155.9 million during 2007-08,implying a CAGR* of 59.3 per cent.

Source:Economic Review of Kerala 2012

Note: CSEZ - Cochin Special Economic Zone*CAGR calculated in Indian rupee terms

Total exports from CSEZ (US$ million)

1,155.9

2,515.6

3,606.6

4,018.4

6,249.8

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

CAGR59.3%*

Exports break-up, CSEZ (2011-12)

Sectors (US$ million)

Electronic hardware 97.6Electronic software 65.5

Garments 0.6

Gem & jewellery 5939.4

Plastic & rubber products 12.1

Engineering 15.8

Food & agro 33.7

Others 85.0

Total 6249.8


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In Kerala, the Public Works Department has a total road

length of 31,811.6 km of state roads and 1,457 km ofnational highways.

The state is well-connected to its neighbouring states andother parts of India through nine national highways.

Agencies maintaining roads in Kerala include the PublicWorks Department (PWD); panchayats; municipalities,corporations; the departments of forests, irrigation, railways;

and the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).

PWD roads constitute 15.3 per cent of total road network.

Around 6.66 km of PWD roads are made of cementconcrete, 30,744.4 km are black topped and 447.3 km arewater bound macadam. Nearly 97 per cent of the total roadsare black topped surfaces.

The Kerala State Transport Project (KSTP) was establishedin June 2002 to improve the 1,600 km of state roads and 77km of inland-canals with the use of geographic informationsystems.

As of September 2012, The Kerala State Road TransportCorporation (KSRTC) provides road transport services inKerala and operates 5,803 buses.

Sources: Economic Review of Kerala, 2012Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

Road type Road length (km)

National highways 1,457

State highways 4,341.65

Major district roads 27,469.9



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Kerala has three airports, handling domestic andinternational flights. They are located atThiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode.

The airports together handled 34,444 international flights,carrying 4.7 million passengers; and 30,509 domesticflights, carrying 2.9 million passengers, over 2012-13.

The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is the firstgreenfield airport in India, set up in the PPP mode.

CIAL is developing 450 acre of area around the airport asan aerotropolis to support the IT/ITeS Technopark withresidential and commercial space.

Construction of the proposed international airport at

Kannur, spread over 2,000 acres, has started; the airportwould have a runway length of 3,400 meters.


Sources: Economic Review of Kerala, 2012, Airports Authority of IndiaKerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd

Airport


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There are 18 ports in Kerala, of which Cochin is the majorport. Furthermore, there are three intermediate and 14minor ports.

Kerala is constructing the Vizhinjam deep-waterinternational container transhipment terminal at Vizhinjam,17 km south of Thiruvananthapuram, under the PPP mode.

Sources:Cochin Port Trust, ipa.nic.in, Kerala Ports, www.keralaports.gov.in

Ports

Major Ports Cochin

Intermediate ports

Neendakara Alappuzha Kozhikkode

Minor ports

Vizhinjam Valiyathura Thankasserry Kayamkulam Manakkodam Munambam Ponnani Beypore

Vadakara Thalasserry Manjeswaram Neeleswaram Kannur Azhikkal Kasaragode


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Over 2011-12, total trade volume handled at the Cochin portwas 20 million tonnes, an increase of 12.4 per centcompared to the previous year.

The Cochin port handled 4.7 million tonnes per annum(MTPA) of containers during 2011-12.

Sources:Cochin Port Trust, ipa.nic.in, Kerala Ports,www.keralaports.gov.in

Cochin port traffic (million tonnes)

15.815.2

17.417.9

20.1

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

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The Cochin port is a favourite port-of-call for luxury cruiseliners from across the world.

During 2012-13, 50 cruises arrived at the Cochin port.

Around 58,000 cruise passengers embarked in Kochi in2011; revenue generated from their visit has been estimated

at US$ 11 million.

The arrival of a cruise vessel has an added impact on theregional economy as cruise tourists are high-endpassengers. On an average, each tourist is estimated tospend US$ 200 during the stopover of less than a day.

Source:Cochin Port Trust

Cruise arrivals at Cochin port

11

18 1922

38 3944

50

2002-03

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2009-10

2011-12

2012-13


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As of May 2013, the state had a total installed powergeneration capacity of 3,856.4 MW, which consisted of2,290.8 MW under state utilities, 1,369.7 MW under centralutilities and 195.8 MW under the private sector.

Thermal power contributed 1,704.6 MW to total installedpower generation capacity, Hydropower (1,881.5 MW),

nuclear power (95.6 MW) and renewable power (174.7 MW)are the other main sources.

Keralas state utilities produce 82.1 per cent of its energythrough hydroelectric power plants, and the remaining 17.8per cent through thermal and renewable power generationplants.

Kerala is among the prominent Indian states to have

achieved 100 per cent rural electrification.

Source:Central Electricity Authority, As of May 2013

Installed power capacity (MW)

3,514.03,553.7

3,718.8

3,827.73,856.4

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

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In 2009, the government had planned to set up powerprojects with a total capacity of 4,000 MW in the next 10years. This would help in reducing energy shortage andpromoting new industrial investments.

The Energy Policy of Kerala lays down the need to developrenewable energy sources and provides government

support for the same. Kerala has become the first state inthe country to launch an ambitious programme to generateover 10 MW of solar power.

27 hydel projects having an installed capacity of 539.3 MWare in the pipeline.

During 2012-13, US$ 218.2 million was earmarked for theenergy sector, a rise of 3.8 per cent over the previous year.

Per capita consumption of power in the state was 567 kWhover 2011-12.

Kerala State Electricity Boards total reported revenues perannum were US$ 1.7 billion during 2011-12.

Power generating stations in Kerala

Hydel plants under KSEB: 24 KSEB thermal plants: 2 Central-sector (NTPC) owned thermal plant: 1 Private hydel stations: 2

Source:Economic Review of Kerala, 2012


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Telecom infrastructure (March 2013)

Wireless subscribers#

30,692,668

Wire-line subscribers#

3,064,818

Broadband subscribers 931,560*

Post offices 5,067^

Telephone exchanges 1,243*

Teledensity (in per cent)# 96.20

Sources: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India,Department of Telecommunications Annual Report 2011-12,

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, India Post*As of December 2011, ^As of January 2013, #Including Lakshadweep

Kerala had an overall tele-density of 96.1 per centcompared to an all-India average of 73.3 per cent, as ofMarch 2013.

The state has 1,243 telephonic exchanges. About 98.0 percent of Kerala's telephone exchanges have internetconnectivity through the National Internet Backbone (NIB).

VSNL has an international communication gateway inKochi, with two high-speed submarine cable landings (SEA-ME-WE-3 and SAFE), offering 15 gigabytes per second(Gbps) bandwidth.

According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI), as of March 2013, Kerala had nearly 30.7 millionwireless subscribers and 3.1 million wire-line subscribers

(including Lakshadweep).

The state is planning to build a telecom city nearTechnopark in Thiruvananthapuram, with an investment ofaround US$ 208.6 million.

Major telecom operators in Kerala

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

Bharti Airtel

Aircel Limited

Vodafone Essar

IDEA Cellular

Tata Teleservices

Reliance Communications

Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India


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Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), 15 projects worth US$ 238 million have beenapproved over 2006-2012 for the development of urban infrastructure in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi.

The Kerala Sustainable Urban Development Project (KSUDP) is an Asian Development Bank-assisted project covering thefive municipalities of Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kollam and Thrissur. With an investment of US$ 221.2 million,the project focuses on urban infrastructure improvements, community upgrading, local government infrastructuredevelopment and capacity building, and implementation assistance.

The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) is responsible for the design, construction, execution, operation and maintenance of mostof the water supply schemes, and the collection and disposal of waste water in Kerala.

Construction of the first phase of SmartCity Kochi, a self-sustained industry township project that is a conglomerate promotedby Dubai Holding member TECOM Investments for knowledge-based companies, would be completed within 18 months fromthe launch of the construction in June 2013.

JNNURM projects have been sanctioned for the improvement of water supply, sewerage, solid-waste management and

drainage, etc.

Kudumbashree, the State Poverty Eradication Mission, is involved in Clean Kerala Business to collect door-to-doorhousehold waste and process it for economic benefits.

Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Economic Review of Kerala, 2012


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Project name Sector PPP type Contact authorityProject cost(US$ million)

Six-Laning of Vadakkancherry ThrissurSection

Roads BOT-TollNational Highways

Authority of India (NHAI)135.3

Thrissur-Edapalli Roads BOT-Toll NHAI 65.1

Trivandrum City Road Improvement ProjectUrban

developmentBOT-Annuity Kerala Road Fund Board 72.3

Vallarpadam Container TranshipmentTerminal

Ports BOT Cochin Port Trust 441.8

Vizhinjam Seaport International Ports BOT-AnnuityDirectorate of Ports,

Government of Kerala1,128.0

Four-Laning of Karnataka and Kerala border

to Kannur section Roads BOT-Toll NHAI 253.8

Four-Laning of Walayar-Vadakkancherrysection

Roads BOT-Toll NHAI 149.6

Kannur-Kuttipuram Package-2 Roads BOT-Toll NHAI 287.9

Kannur-Kuttipuram Package-1 Roads BOT-Toll NHAI 299.7

Source: www.pppindiadatabse.com

BOT: Build-Operate-Transfer


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Sutherland Global Services

Infopark

Cochin Port Trust, Puthuvypeen

Cochin Port Trust, Vallapadom

KINFRA, Kochi

Unitech Real Estate

Parsavnath Developers

Smart City Infrastructure

Carborundum Universal Limited

MM Tech Towers, Alwaye

Emmar MGF, Alwaye

ElectronicsTechnology Park

KINFRA

Techno Park Sez- I

TechnoparkPallipuram

Techno Park Sez- II

KINFRA, Kakkancherry

KSITI, Pallipuram

KSITI, Purakkad

Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (KINFRA)

KSITI, Kasargod

Kerala StateInformationTechnologyInfrastructure Limited(KSITI), Kannur

Hindustan News PrintLimited

KSITI, Kollam

Source: www.sezindia.nic.in


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Source: www.sezindia.nic.in, SEZ: Special Economic Zone

Name/Developer Location Primary industry

Cochin SEZ Kochi Multi-product

Infopark SEZ Kochi IT/ITeS

Electronic Technology Park-SEZ-I Trivandrum IT/ITeS

Electronic Technology Park-SEZ-II Trivandrum IT/ITeS

Cochin Port Trust Vallarpadam Port-based

KINFRA Film & Video Park Trivandrum Animation & gaming

Cochin Port Trust Puthuvypeen Port-based

Operational SEZs in Kerala

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Source: www.sezindia.nic.in, SEZ: Special Economic Zone

Name/Developer Location Primary industry

Cochin Port Trust Puthuvypeen Port-based

Cochin Port Trust Puthuvypeen, Ernakulam Port-based

KINFRA Kazhakoottam, Trivandrum IT (Animation & Gaming)

Smart City (Kochi) Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Kakkanad, Ernakulam IT/ITeS

Kerala State Information TechnologyInfrastructure Ltd (KSITIL)

Cherthalai, Alappuzha IT/ITeS

Infoparks, Kerala Kunnathunad, Ernakulam IT/ITeS

Cochin International Airport Ltd Ernakulam Airport-based

Some of formally approved SEZs in Kerala

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Note: NIMZ - National Investment and Manufacturing Zone

NIMZ Kerala has sought the central government's approval for the Kochi-Palakkad National

Investment and Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ). The NIMZ is proposed to be set up across 20 identified nodes.

State-of-the-art

infrastructure

The state would develop state-of the-art industrial & commercial infrastructure across the20 identified nodes.

Other infrastructure facilities required to be created include internal roads, drainages,water treatment plants and gas based power plants for a total capacity of 2,500 MW.

Opportunity The opportunities available in this project are industrial plots, export and import-related

opportunities, packaging services, logistic services, etc.

Total employmentpotential of around 0.5

million

Kerala expects to generate direct employment for 0.5 million people over five years andindirect employment for 2.5 million people in 10 years.


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Educational Infrastructure (2012)

Schools 12,644*

Universities 13^

Engineering institutions 153

Arts and Science colleges 191

Polytechnics 49

Kerala has the highest literacy rate among all states in thecountry. According to the provisional data of Census 2011,the state has a literacy rate of 94 per cent; male and femaleliteracy rates stood at 96.0 per cent and 92.0 per cent,respectively.

About 30.0 per cent of total students are enrolled ingovernment schools, 57.0 per cent in government-aided

private schools and 13.0 per cent in unaided privateschools.

Girl students constitute around 49.2 per cent of total studentenrolment in schools in the state.

Kerala had 1,836 higher secondary schools in 2012. Ofthese, 755 (41.2 per cent) are government schools, 668(36.4 per cent) are aided schools, and the remaining 413

(22.5 per cent) are unaided schools.

Sources: Economic Review of Kerala, 2012, University Grants Commission,*As of March 2011, ^As of August 2011


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Kerala primary education statistics (2011-12)

Schools (No)

Lower primary: 6,784

Upper primary: 2,986

High schools: 2,874

School dropout rate (%) (2010-11)

Lower primary: 0.47

Upper primary: 0.32High school: 0.78

Pupil-teacher ratio 26:1

Nature of schoolsStudent strength

(in million)Share of total

student strength (%)

Government 1.26 29.8

Government-aided 2.593 61.3

Unaided 0.376 8.9

Total 4.230 100.0

Sources: Economic Review of Kerala, 2012, University Grants Commission


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Major medical colleges in Kerala - 2012

Medical colleges: 22 Dental colleges: 21 Nursing colleges: 111 Ayurveda medical colleges: 17 Homeopathy medical colleges: 5 Siddha: 2

Sources: Economic Review of Kerala, 2012,University Grants Commission

Kerala is home to premier institutions such as:

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology,Thiruvananthapuram

National Institute of Technology, Calicut

National University of Advanced Legal Studies,Kaloor

Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical andEngineering Training, Kochi

Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute,Ernakulam

Institute of Human Resource Development,Thiruvananthapuram

Technical institutions under Directorate ofTechnical Education-2012

Institutions Numbers

Government technical high schools 39

Government commercial institutes 17

Tailoring and garment making trainingcentres

42

Vocational training centres 4


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Sources: Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin October 2012(www.censusindia.gov.in),

Economic Review of Kerala, 2012

*Per thousand persons**Per thousand live births

Health indicators as of 2012

Birth rate* 15.2

Death rate* 7.0

Infant mortality rate** 12

Life expectancy at birth (years)

Male 71.4

Female 76.3

Kerala has a good health infrastructure comprising 840*primary health centres, 25 dispensaries, 226 communityhealth centres and 5,403 sub-centres.

As of 2012, there were 1,255 medical institutions with37,388 beds under the Directorate of Health Services.

Currently, of Keralas total healthcare institutions, 46 percent are under Allopathic, 32.2 per cent under Ayurvedaand 22 per cent under the Homoeopathy department.

Health infrastructure as of 2012

Primary health centres: 840 Community health centres: 226

District/taluka/women and children hospitals: 113 Dispensaries: 25 T.B. clinics/centres: 17 Grant-in-aid institutions: 29 Leprosy control units: 3 Sub-centres: 5,403



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Kerala has been rated as one of the Thirteen Paradises ofthe World by National Geographic Traveller; it has beenpromoted as Gods Own Country.

Health and wellness tourism in Ayurvedic medicine hasgrown tremendously in the recent past.

Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple makes the state one of theattractive religious tourism spots in India.

Other major temples in Kerala, such as Guruvayoor andSabarimala, are also major religious attractions.

Popular tourist locations

BeachesKovalam, Varkala, Marari, Bekaland Kannur

BackwatersKumarakom, Alappuzha, Kollam,Kochi and Kozhikode

Hill stationsPonmudi, Munnar, Wyanad andVagamon

Wildlife reserves

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary,

Eraviikulam National Park,

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Sources: Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala,Economic Review of Kerala 2012


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Art and culture are being fostered and promoted throughvarious bodies such as:

Kerala Sahitya Academy To promote Malayalamliterature.

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi To promote

traditional arts.

Kerala Lalithkala Academy To promote paintersand sculptors.

Kerala Folklore Academy To promote Keralafolklore.

Kerala State Chalachitra Academy Academy for

motion pictures.

Kerala Kalamandalam To teach traditional dances.

The cities of Kerala have modern amenities for recreationsuch as golf courses, shopping malls, theatres, caf-lounges and resto-bars.

New sports infrastructure projects in Kerala

New hockey stadium at Kollam

Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Kochi

Shooting range at Vattiyoorkkavu, Thiruvananthapuarm

Corporation Stadium, Kollam

V.K.N. Indoor Hall, Thrissur

VKK Menon Stadium, Kozhikode

CSN Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

New football stadium at medical college ground,Kozhikkode

New multipurpose hall, Kannur

Kariavattom main stadium, Thiruvananathapuam

Sources: Department of Tourism, Government of KeralaEconomic Review of Kerala 2012


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The state has 29 SEZs with formal approvals and 21 notified SEZs. A cyber-park, spread over a 68 acre campus, is beingdeveloped in Kozhikode.

Source: http://www.technopark.org/

Infrastructure Project Description

Technopark

The Technopark at Thiruvananthapuram is spread over 300 acres. Technopark currently hosts over 270 IT and ITeS companies, employing over 40,000 IT

professionals. Technopark Phase-II has been declared an SEZ by the Government of India. Technopark will become a 14.54 million sq ft technology park, once its Phase-III is complete.

Technoparks Phase-III development is being implemented as an IT/ITeS SEZ, spread over 92acres.

As part of the Phase-IV, named Technocity, Technopark is developing 450 acres of land inPallippuram, 5 km north from the main campus on the National Highway-47 to Kollam.

Infopark

The Infopark at Kochi is best suited for ITeS due to its proximity to the submarine optical-cable

landings. The total land available with Infopark is 98.25 acres, of which 75 acres has been notified as an

SEZ by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India.

Special EconomicZones

Apart from the SEZs in Technopark and Infopark, the other SEZs in Kerala include the KINFRAElectronics Park SEZ in Kalamassery; a multi -product SEZ at Kochi; two port-based SEZs atVallarpadam and Puthuvypeen, at Kochi; a food processing SEZ near Calicut; a pulp and paperSEZ at Kottayam and a non-conventional energy sources SEZ at Kalamassery.


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Symbol Industries

IT

Engineering

Minerals and mining

Handlooms and powerloomsTextile

Tiles

Canning

Coir products

Agriculture and forest-based

Sericulture

Rubber

Food products

Beedi


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District Industries

Kannur Handlooms, power looms, beedi

Alappuzha Coir products

Idukki Agriculture and forest-based

Thiruvananthapuram Handlooms, IT

Thrissur Powerlooms, handlooms, textile, timber, tile, canning

Palakkad Powerlooms, sericulture

Kollam Minerals and mining

Kozhikode Rubber

Wayanad Minerals and mining

Kasargod Minerals and mining

Kottayam Rubber, food products, engineering

Ernakulam IT


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Strategic location on the trans-national trade corridor, richnatural resources, and simple and transparent proceduresare favourably suited for investments in major sectors suchas tourism and IT/ITeS, manufacturing and mining.

Keralas traditional industries include handloom, cashew,coir and handicrafts.

KINFRA, KITCO Limited (formerly, Kerala Industrial andTechnical Consultancy Organisation Limited), theDirectorate of Industries and Commerce and the SmallIndustries Development Corporation are jointly responsiblefor the development of industrial infrastructure in the state.

Forming industrial clusters and developing infrastructure(such as rubber parks, electronic hardware park, coconutindustrial park, organic industrial park and food processing

parks) have been integral to the states strategies to attractinvestments in various industries.

The total number of functional micro, small and mediumenterprises registered in Kerala was 205,987 as of March2012. With a total investment of US$ 2.3 billion, these unitsemployed 1,021,162 people and produced goods andservices worth US$ 1.2 billion.

Key industries in Kerala

Handlooms and powerlooms

Rubber

Bamboo

Coir

Khadi and village industry

Sericulture

Seafood and other marine products

Cashew

Mining

Tourism

Food processing

Spices and spice extracts

IT & electronics

To make Kerala a premier global hub for economic activityand create awareness among the investors regardingpotential in the state, a global investors meet EmergingKerala was held in Kochi in September, 2012.

In terms of industrial growth, the states average growthfrom 2004-05 to 2011-12 was 13.6 per cent at currentprices.



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Kerala accounts for approximately 57.0 per cent (in terms of value) of total coir and coir products produced in India.

The coir industry provides employment to 375,000 people.

The state has three coir parks: two in Alappuzha, and one in Perumon (Kollam).

The Coir Co-operative Marketing Federation (COIRFED) is the apex federation of 842 primary coir co-operatives societies.

The US is the largest importer of coir products from India, followed by the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain.

Export of curled coir, coir fibre, coir pith, coir rope, coir yarn, coir geo-textile, handloom matting, power loom mats andrubberised coir from India increased in terms of quantity and value during 2012-13 compared to the previous year.

Keralas total coir exports stood at 71,284 tonnes in 2012-13, which translated to a total value of US$ 117.3 million.

Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2012,Coir board


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Exports of coir and coir products from India reached429,500 MT (valued at US$ 205.5 million) during 2012-13.

The National Coir Research & Management Institute(NCRMI), a state government organisation, is following upon a potential deal with Saudi Aramco for a new technologythat can help cultivate crops in saline and arid conditions.

The Department of Coir Development, Government ofKerala, organised the world's largest expo on Kerala coirand natural fibre products, Coir Kerala 2013, during 01-05February 2013 in Alappuzha.

Business worth US$ 36.8 million had taken place atthe trade fair.

Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2012, Coir Board,Government of India

Business India, March 31, 2013

Exports of coir industry (000 tonnes)

187.6

199.9

294.5321.0

410.9429.5

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13


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Kochi has emerged as an unique IT destination and is connected by two submarine cables and satellite gateways that directlysupport major IT cities including Bengaluru.

The annual plan outlay for information technology during 2012-13 is 27 per cent higher than that for 2011-12.

Kerala possesses a cost-effective and highly skilled human resource base with the lowest attrition rate (less than 5 per cent).

The state has a techno park in Thiruvananthapuram, info park in Kochi and cyber park in Kozhikode. It also has private ITparks such as Smart City (Kochi), L&T Park (Kochi), Leela Info Park (Trivandrum), Brigade Park (Kochi) and MuthootPappachan Techno Polis (Kochi).

Over 2012-13, the states software exports made by registered units through Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) werevalued at US$ 644.4 million.

There are three operational IT/ITeS SEZs in the state (one in Kochi and two others in Trivandrum).

Source: Kerala IT policy 2012, Cybex, IndiaitnewsEconomic Review of Kerala 2012


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IT exports from Kerala increased at a CAGR* of 23.8 percent between 2007-08 and 2012-13.

Operational costs in the state are among the lowest in India(40 per cent lower as compared to other major IT locationsin India). Also, rental/real estate cost is lower than major ITcities in the country.

Around 11 per cent of the national IT pool is contributed byskilled human resources from Kerala.

Kerala has a strong e-governance infrastructure and is aleader state in e-governance.

The governments objective is to achieve direct employmentof up to 0.5 million in the ICT sector and to have 3,000

technology start-ups by 2020.

Source:Kerala IT Policy 2012Software Technology Parks of India, Cybex, Indiaitnews

Note: ICT = Information and Communication Technology


Exports from IT industry (US$ million)

298.5

392.7 412.6454.6

413.4

644.4

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

CAGR23.8%*


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Tata Consultancy

Services

Infosys

Collabera

RR Donnelley India

Outsource Pvt Ltd

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is among the largest providers of IT and Business ProcessOutsourcing (BPO) services in India. TCS employed more than 276196 IT consultants in 42countries and generated revenue of US$ 11.6 billion in 2012-13.

TCS provides IT consulting and services in banking, financial services, healthcare and lifesciences, insurance, manufacturing, media, entertainment, transportation, travel and hospitality,retail, utilities and energy resources sectors. It has a software development and training centreat Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram.

Established in 1981, Infosys employs around 156,688 people. The company generated US$ 6.8

billion in revenue over 2012-13. It is engaged in IT consulting, modular global sourcing, processre-engineering and BPO services.

The company has operations in Australia, China and the US, and marketing and technologicalalliances with Informatica, IBM, HP, Microsoft, Oracle, etc. Infosys has offices in 29 countriesand development centres in India, China, Australia, the UK, Canada, Japan, etc. It has a centreat Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram.

Collabera is a fast-growing, end-to-end information technology services and solutions provider,working with leading global 2,000 organisations from banking & financial services,communications, media, manufacturing, retail, energy and utilities domains. The company

employs over 8,000 professionals across more than 25 offices and four world-class deliverycentres in the US, the UK, India, Singapore and Philippines. The company has an office atTechnopark, Trivandrum.

Founded in 1995, RR Donnelley Global BPO has 7,700 employees in 28 delivery and 41 onsiteoperation centres across nine countries and had a revenue of US$ 10.2 billion in 2012.

It is a subsidiary of RR Donnelley (RRD), a global provider of integrated communications,business services and supply chain solutions. RR Donnelley is a US$ 11 billion Fortune 300company with around 65,000 employees across the world. The company has an office atTechnopark, Trivandrum.


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The self-contained Electronics Technology Park atTechnopark, Trivandrum, has been instrumental in attractingglobal electronics manufacturers.

The state has ample availability of skilled and semi-skilledworkers for the electronics industry.

The electronic hub proposed at Kochi is a prestigious project

of the Government of Kerala to promote electronic hardwaremanufacturing and assembling units and R&D centres, andto support infrastructure for the same.

This hub is a high priority area, which would promote a largenumber of small, medium and large scale industries in thestate. It would also form a National Investment &Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ) for the production of electronichardware items.

In November 2012, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has setup phase-I of an electronics factory at the cost of US$ 12.1million at Kasargud to produce advanced avionics for aircraftand helicopters.

Development of the factory will lead to the growth ofsubsidiary industries, which in turn will generatesecondary employment opportunities and augmentskill-sets in this area.

Key players

Traco Cable Company Limited

Transformers and Electricals Kerala Ltd (TELK)

Kerala State Electronics Development CorporationLtd (Keltron)

Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2012Business Standard, November 2012


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Traco Cable Co Ltd

Transformers and

Electricals Kerala Ltd

(TELK)

Kerala State Electronics

Development Corp(Keltron)

Traco Cable Company Limited commenced operations in 1964. It manufactures high qualitycables and wires in technical collaboration with Kelesey Engineering Co Ltd, Canada. TRACOcurrently meets the needs of public sector undertakings in India such as railways and theelectricity boards of various states. The company is headquartered in Kochi, with factories inErnakulam, Kannur and Thiruvalla.

TELK was incorporated in 1963 under an agreement with the Government of Kerala, KeralaState Industrial Development Corporation and Hitachi Limited, Japan. It manufactures

transformers, bushings and tap changing gears. The factory and corporate office are located inAngamally, near Kochi. In 2012. TELK won the Kerala Safety Award for very large factories inthe engineering category.

TELK provided its first 400KV Class Transformer, 315MVA Auto Transformer and GeneratorTransformer for India's first 500MW Thermal Unit.

Founded in 1973, Keltron is a state-owned electronic enterprise, employing around 1,800people and has 10 production centres. It provides technical manpower to major organisationssuch as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC). The companys products spancategories including aerospace electronics, security and surveillance systems, intelligent

transportation systems, strategic electronics products, IT solutions, IT infrastructure solutions,process automation, ID card projects, power electronics, electronic components and TE units.Recently the company bagged an order of US$ 4.6 million from Chennai-based BGR EnergySystem Ltd. The order was for manufacture, supply, assembly and commissioning of sixteenUPS systems, inverters, battery and boost chargers.

Keltron is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram and has training centres in 30 locations acrossKerala.


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Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2012, www.keralatourism.org, Ministry of Tourism, Government of IndiaNote: Responsible Tourism - Responsible Tourism is tourism 'that creates better places for people to live in, and better places to visit

Arrival of domestic and foreign tourists in Kerala increasedat a CAGR of 8.8 per cent and 15.5 per cent, respectively,over 2009-2011.

Major initiatives of Kerala Tourism:

Responsible Tourism (RT), an innovative and far-

reaching concept, is an initiative implemented at fourdestinations, Kovalam, Kumarakom, Thekkady andWayanad.

Medical tourism, promoted by traditional systems ofmedicine such as Ayurveda and Siddha, is becomingwidely popular in the state and is attractingincreasing numbers of domestic and foreign tourists.

Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions(MICE) Tourism, which involves bringing a grouptogether for some special purpose, is now beingpromoted heavily by Kerala Tourism.

Eco-Tourism, Muziris Heritage Tourism and KeralaSeaplane Services are some of the other majorongoing projects in Kerala.

Domestic tourist arrivals in Kerala (in million)

7.91

8.60

9.38

2009 2010 2011

Foreign tourist arrivals in Kerala (in million)

0.550.66

0.73

2009 2010 2011


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Source: Economic Review of Kerala, 2012, Rubber Board, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of IndiaNote: JV = Joint Venture, MT = Metric tonnes, *April 2012 to January 2013

Kerala is the leader in rubber production; 87.3 percent of thetotal rubber production in the country is from Kerala.

Natural rubber production in Kerala was 0.8 million MTduring 2011-12, a 2.4 per cent increase over 2010-11.

Export of natural rubber increased at a CAGR of 4.1 per cent

between 2009-10 and 2011-12.

Consumption of natural rubber in the country rose by 1.8 percent during 2011-12 compared to that in the previous year.

KINFRA, through a JV with the Rubber Board, hasdeveloped Indias first rubber park in Kochi. Kerala also hasa major rubber cluster in Kottayam.

Export of natural rubber from India (000 tonnes)

Consumption of natural rubber in India (000 tonnes)

25.1

29.9 27.1

15.6

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13*

947.7 964.4

818.3

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13*


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Kerala can be termed as a land of spices, considering thelarge variety of spices grown in the state.

The value of spices exports from Kerala increased at aCAGR* of 26.1 per cent between 2007-08 and 2011-12.

Kerala accounts for about 90 per cent (based on value as

well as volume) of total pepper exports from India.

The area under pepper production in the state isestimated at 85,000 hectares; pepper production isprojected at 38000 MT during 2011-12.

Kerala constituted 79.1 per cent of the countrys totalpepper production in 2011-12.

Exports of spices from Kerala (through Cochinand Trivandrum ports) in US$ million

Source:Economic Review of Kerala, 2012Spices Board IndiaMT = Metric tonnes


314.1 320.4 307.3

413.7

667.6

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

CAGR26.1%*


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Khadi and village industries have been an integral part of thetraditions of Kerala.

There is immense scope for investments in the field of khadi,due to higher demand for khadi products such as silk sarees(Payyannur pattu and Chithali silk), cotton sarees,Kuppadam dothies, bedspreads and towels.

The Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board is thestatutory body in the state.

Khadi goods worth US$ 6.5 million, up by 14.8* per centover the previous year, have been sold through 216 salesoutlets of Kerala Khadi & Village Industries during 2011-12.

Expansion and modernisation of the sliver project in

Ettukudukka, and marketing and strengthening of theweaving sector are some of the major schemes in the khadisector to develop domestic and export markets over 2012-13.

Total sales of khadi products from sales outlets ofKerala Khadi & Village Industries (US$ million)

Source:Economic Review of Kerala, 2012*Calculated in Indian rupee terms

6.0

6.5

2010-11 2011-12


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There are vast opportunities for investment in the field of Ayurvedic products due to higher demand for natural products suchas skin care, hair care, body care and ayurvedic tooth paste.

Kerala is the land of Ayurveda, with numerous medicinal plants. Herbs with good potency provide the continuity andconsistency of Ayurvedic medicines needed for effective treatment procedures.

Kerala has the highest number of Ayurveda colleges and practitioners in the world.

Thrissur (Kerala) is emerging as one of the largest hubs for Ayurvedic drug manufacturing in the country.

Kerala has 850 Ayurvedic drug manufacturing units including some majors such as Oushadhi, Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasalaand KP Namboodiris.

Total sales of Oushadhi, the biggest ayurvedic drug manufacturing unit in India, rose at a CAGR of 16.6 per cent between2007-08 and 2011-12.

The company recorded sales of US$ 12.2 million over 2012-13 compared to US$ 9.0 million in the previous year.

The company expects to achieve total sales of US$ 36.8 million in 2015.

Source: Economic Review of Kerala 2012, News articles*CAGR calculated in Indian rupee terms


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The state has a long coastline of over 580 km andinnumerable water bodies, generating a huge potential forinland and marine fishing, and providing it a prominentposition in fish cultivation.

Among maritime states in India, Kerala ranks second inmarine fish production.

Total fish production in the state increased by 1.8 per centyear-on-year to 0.693 million tonnes in 2012.

The production of marine fish in the state during 2011-12was 0.553 million.

The Government of Kerala has implemented nine fishingharbours so far; works of other eight harbours are in

progress.


Total fish production in Kerala (in million tonnes)

0.678 0.677

0.686

0.687

0.681

0.693

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012


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Hospitality, leisure andentertainment

Being a leading tourist hub in the country, Kerala is making rapid strides in the hotel, retailand entertainment sector.

The sector is attracting investments in projects such as world-class spas, entertainmentcentres, mega shopping malls, multiplexes, business convention centres and theme parks.

The state has world-class infrastructure and perfect climate for Ayurveda health centres. Hotel projects under development include Mfar Hotels and Resorts Ltds 5-star hotel and

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts.

Food processing

Food processing is a sunrise sector that has gained prominence over the recent years inthe state.

FPI in Kerala is constituted by organised as well as unorganised units. Spices, pickles and marine products are the major food product exports from Kerala. Kerala has Indias first food processing industrial park in Malappuram and seafood

processing park in Alappuzha. The state also has a coconut-based food processing plantin Kinalur.

To promote food processing, agriculture and allied sectors, Kerala Agri Food Pro Meet2013, which was a technology meet, was held in Kochi.

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A single-window clearance mechanism (SWM) wasestablished in June 2000, with an aim to expediteclearances for new industrial projects.

A state-level board, headed by the Chief Secretary, issuesclearances within a time frame of 45 days to medium andlarge scale industries.

KSIDC is the single point of contact and convenor of theState Board.

District-level boards have been constituted for issuingclearances that are required by small scale industries.

The District Collector of the respective district is Chairmanand General Manager of the Board; the District Industries

Centre (DIC) is the convenor for such boards.

Industrial Area Boards have been set up in variousindustrial areas of the state for the clearance of projects. Anofficer, not below the rank of District Collector, is Chairmanof each Board, with the Designated Authority of theIndustrial Area as Convenor.

State Board ChiefSecretary

District Boards DistrictCollector

Industrial AreaBoard

An officer not

below the rankof DistrictCollector

Source: KSIDC

SWM structure in Kerala


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Agency Description

Kerala IndustrialInfrastructure Development

Corporation(KINFRA)

The aim of the organisation is to speed up industrial growth in Kerala throughinfrastructure support.

It operates industrial parks in various sectors. It has three newly operational parks: Kera Park (in Thrissur), a Spices Park (Idukki) and a

Rubber Park (Pathanamthitta).

KINFRAs four upcoming projects include a marine park (in Beypore), a technology park(Ramanattukara), a food park (at Wayanad) and an industrial park (Palakkad).

KITCO Limited(formerly, Kerala Industrialand Technical Consultancy

Organisation Limited)

The organisation is involved in providing technical consultancy assistance to banks byappraisal of projects for priority sector lending and to entrepreneurs in the small & mediumenterprises (SMEs) sector by way of preparation of project reports & market studies andby conducting training programmes for entrepreneurship development.

Directorate of Industriesand Commerce

It is the implementing agency for the Department of Industries, Government of Kerala. It provides infrastructure facilities for the small scale sector by acquiring land and

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Agency Description

Small IndustriesDevelopment Corporation

It provides infrastructure facilities for the small scale sector through its major- and mini-industrial estates.

Kerala State IndustrialDevelopment Corporation

(KSIDC): the single-window clearance and

monitoring agency

Purpose:

Formed in 1961 with an objective of promoting, stimulating, financingand facilitating thedevelopment of large and medium scale industries in Kerala.

Acts as a promotional agency, involved in catalysing the development of physical andsocial infrastructure required for the constant growth of industry.

Composition:

Consists of a group of professionals from various fields including engineering,management, finance and law.

Services offered include project lending, single-window clearance, equipment purchaseloans and consultancies.


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Agency Contact information

Directorate of Industries and Commerce

Vikas Bhavan P O ThiruvananthapuramKerala-695 033

Phone: 91-471-2302 774Fax: 91-471-2305 493

E-mail: [email protected]

Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Limited(KSIDC)

T C XI/266, Keston Road, Kowdiar,Thiruvananthapuram-695 003

Phone: 91-471-2318 922Fax: 91-471-2315 893

E-mail: [email protected]

KITCO Limited

P B No 4407, Puthiya Road,NH Bypass, Vennala, Cochin-682 028Phone: 91-484 -4129 000 / 2805 033

Fax: 91-484 -2805 066E-mail: [email protected]


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Approvals and clearances required Departments to be consultedMechanism and estimated

time

Incorporation of the company Registrar of Companies

Single-window clearance:The states single-windowfacility clears investmentproposals in 45 to 60 days onan average; the single-windowmechanism helps obtain allapprovals necessary for theinvestment proposals within the

specified timeframe.

Registration, Industrial EntrepreneursMemorandum, Industrial Licences

District Industries Centre for small scaleindustries and KSIDC for large and mediumindustries

Allotment of land State Department of Industries/KSIDC/KINFRA

Permission for land useState Department of Industries,Kerala Town and Country Planning Department

Environment approval for the siteKerala State Pollution Control Board and CentralMinistry of Environment and Forests

No-objection certificate and consent underWater and Pollution Control Act

Kerala State Pollution Control Board

Approval of construction activity and buildingplan

Kerala Town and Country Planning Department

Sanction of power Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB)

Registration under States Sales Tax Act

and Central and State Excise ActSales Tax Department, Central and State ExciseDepartments


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Cost parameter Cost estimate Source

Industrial land (per sq m) US$ 33-190 (Cochin) Industry sources

Five-star hotel US$ 142-415 per room per night Leading hotels in the state

Office space rent (per sq ft) US$ 0.6-3 per month Industry sources

Residential space rent (2,000 sq fthouse)

US$ 350-750 per month Industry sources

Power (per kWh)Commercial and industrial: US 6.5 cents toUS 16 cents

Kerala State Electricity Board

Labour (minimum wages per day) US$ 2.3 6.8

Ministry of Labour and Employment,

Government of India

Water (1,000 litres)Commercial and industrial: US 22 cents toUS 55 cents

Kerala Water Authority

Sources: Kerala Government websites and industry sources,Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India,

Kerala Electricity Regulatory Commission,Kerala Water Authority


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Kerala Small Hydro Power Policy 2012

To harness green and clean natural resource in the state for environmental benefits and energysecurity.

Read more

Objective

Kerala Tourism Policy 2012

To create an environment for investment.

To market Kerala as a visible global brand in domestic and international markets.

To ensure quality visitor experience.Read more

Objectives

Kerala IT Policy 2012 To plan, develop and market the state as the most preferred IT/ITeS investment/business

destination in India.

Read more

Objective
http://www.kerala.gov.in/docs/pdf/3942_12.pdfhttp://www.keralatourism.org/tourism-policy-2012-english.pdfhttp://www.kerala.gov.in/docs/pdf/3918_12.pdfhttp://www.kerala.gov.in/docs/pdf/3918_12.pdfhttp://www.keralatourism.org/tourism-policy-2012-english.pdfhttp://www.kerala.gov.in/docs/pdf/3942_12.pdf


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Industrial & Commercial Policy 2011 (Draft)

To promote Kerala as a prime destination for industrial investments with environmentalprotection.

Revamp Kerala into an entrepreneurial state by encouraging private investment in all sectors,particularly agro processing, services and commerce, and new emerging sectors.

Read more

Objectives

Sports Policy 2012

To provide equal opportunities to all citizens of the state for participation in sports.

To promote excellence in sport, with the athlete as the central character.

To develop, maintain and optimally utilise high quality sports infrastructure.

To encourage, train and support talented sports persons in large numbers.

Read more

Objectives
http://kerala.gov.in/docs/policies/draftic_policy11.pdfhttp://www.35thnationalgames.in/images/policyfinalrev.pdfhttp://www.35thnationalgames.in/images/policyfinalrev.pdfhttp://kerala.gov.in/docs/policies/draftic_policy11.pdf


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Kerala Biotechnology Policy 2003

The policy focuses on catalysing the development and application of biotechnology while takingadvantage of the states resources and keeping global requirements in perspective.

Read more

Objective

SEZ Policy 2008

To make Keralas economy more export-oriented by giving various exemptions andconcessions.

Read more

Objective
http://www.biotechcommission.kerala.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=63http://www.sezindia.nic.in/writereaddata/statePolicies/kerala%20policy.pdfhttp://www.sezindia.nic.in/writereaddata/statePolicies/kerala%20policy.pdfhttp://www.biotechcommission.kerala.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=63


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Average for the year

YearINR equivalent of one

US$

2004-05 44.95

2005-06 44.28

2006-07 45.28

2007-08 40.24

2008-09 45.91

2009-10 47.41

2010-11 45.57

2011-12 47.94

2012-13 54.31

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